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How many Cl₃ does each turn of the citric acid cycle produce?

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Each turn of the citric acid cycle produces one ATP (or GTP), three NADH, and one FADH₂, rather than Cl₃ which appears to be a typo. Over two cycles, the breakdown of one glucose molecule results in the generation of various energetic molecules including ATP, NADH, and FADH2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the number of Cl₃ produced per turn of the citric acid cycle. However, there seems to be a typo: 'Cl₃' likely refers to an erroneous molecular formula and is not a product of the citric acid cycle. Instead, every turn of the citric acid cycle produces energetic molecules essential for cellular respiration. In one turn through the cycle, one ATP (or an equivalent molecule such as GTP) is produced, along with three molecules of NADH and one molecule of FADH₂.

The citric acid cycle is a key component of metabolic processes and, over two rotations, this cycle contributes to the breakdown of one glucose molecule. It summarizes into the production of four carbon dioxide molecules (CO₂), six NADH, two FADH₂, and two ATP (or GTP). The cycle also plays an anabolic role as several intermediates are used to synthesize non-essential amino acids, thus being amphibolic in nature.

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